Paracord

Looking to buy Paracord? Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force. For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II and Type I are also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Because of the popularity of paracord there are many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. Nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.

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Simply Red & Copper Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Simply Red & Copper Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Hippie Paracord 550 Type III
Hippie Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Fern Green Paracord Type II
Fern Green Paracord Type II
USD 0.46
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Watermelon Paracord 550 Type III
Watermelon Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Cream & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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White Paramax Type V
White Paramax Type V
USD 1.91
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Metallic Glitter Charcoal Grey & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter Charcoal Grey & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.64
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Burgundy Paracord Type I
Burgundy Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Metallic Glitter Royal Blue & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter Royal Blue & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.64
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Leaf Green Paracord Type I
Leaf Green Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Salmon Pink Paracord Type IV
Salmon Pink Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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Charcoal Grey Paracord Type I
Charcoal Grey Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Dark Green Micro Cord
Dark Green Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Dark Green Paracord Type IV
Dark Green Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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Banana Yellow Type II
Banana Yellow Type II
USD 0.46
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38 m Blue Snake - Micro Paracord
38 m Blue Snake - Micro Paracord
USD 8.26
Out of stock
Blue Snake Paracord 550 Type III
Blue Snake Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Fireball Paracord 550 Type III
Fireball Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Acid Dark Brown Paracord type I
Acid Dark Brown Paracord type I
USD 0.43
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90 m Green - Nano Paracord
90 m Green - Nano Paracord
USD 8.75
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Woodland Camo Paramax Type V
Woodland Camo Paramax Type V
USD 1.91
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Fuchsia Pink Paracord Type IV
Fuchsia Pink Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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Camo Green Paracord 425 Type II - MiL-C-5040H
Camo Green Paracord 425 Type II - MiL-C-5040H
USD 0.48
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Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Reflectable Black Paracord Type I
Reflectable Black Paracord Type I
USD 0.64
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Rose Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Rose Pink Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Tan 499 Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
Tan 499 Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
USD 0.49
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Biters Paracord 550 Type III
Biters Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
Out of stock
Reflectable Black Paracord Type II
Reflectable Black Paracord Type II
USD 0.69
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Lavender Purple Paracord Type I
Lavender Purple Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Neon Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Desert Camo Paracord Type I
Desert Camo Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Acid Purple & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Acid Purple & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Vintage Gold Type II
Vintage Gold Type II
USD 0.46
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Tan Paracord Type IV (Updated Colour)
Tan Paracord Type IV (Updated Colour)
USD 0.64
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Thin Red Line Paracord 550 Type III
Thin Red Line Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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What is Paracord?

Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force (in pounds). For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II is also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Type I', 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord. The term "Milspec Paracord" is used for Paracord that is made to the strict U.S. Military specifications and is very suitable for outdoor knotting.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Due to the popularity of the paracord there are now many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. The main reason is that nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.